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From church fairs to the "Big Gig" of Summerfest, Milwaukeeans love their festivals.
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47 Free Things to Do in Milwaukee
Having fun in our fair city doesn't need to cost a dime. Here are 47 ways to enjoy yourself in Milwaukee without hitting the ATM.

Milwaukee Festival Guide
From ethnic festivals to beer festivals to the corner church fair, Milwaukee is a city that loves to celebrate. So no matter what your taste, from the laid back atmosphere of the Locust Street Festival, to the intense crowds of Summerfest, Milwaukee definitely has a festival or two that you'll want to get on your calendar.

Milwaukee Lakefront Festivals
Milwaukee has nearly a zillion festivals, and it's hard to keep them all straight. This list will let you know which festival is happening when, what it's all about and where to find it.

10 Summer Activities for Kids in Milwaukee
Think there is nothing left to do with your kids this summer? Think again! Gather up the kids, maybe a few friends and neighbors, and get ready for some inexpensive -- and even free -- summer fun in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Beer Festivals 2013
Milwaukee is a city of festivals, and a city of beer. The ultimate meeting of these two good things are Milwaukee beer festivals.

Tomato Romp! Caged Tomato Fight
See images of Milwaukee's Tomato Romp! tomato fight. Just in case you missed the festival, or if you were there but just didn't want to get close enough to get splattered,

Fall Festivals & Events in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is known for its Festivals & Events: Check out this listing of Fall Festivals & Events in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Church Festivals
A listing of summer church festivals in the Milwaukee area. The church festival phenomenon -- there is literally a church festival (or five) on any given weekend. Stop by any of the festivals on this list for a fun afternoon of food, games, music and more.

Fish Fry & A Flick
Point Brewery is teaming up with Discovery World once again this summer to feature the Fish Fry & and Flick Friday night outdoor movie series. Films will run on select Fridays through September 24, and the series will begin with The hangover

WMSE Backyard Barbecue
The WMSE Backyard BBQ is an all-day, outdoor, free concert featuring country, bluegrass, blues and roots music. Music starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 18, and goes to sundown.

Milwaukee Street Festivals
Neighborhood street festivals are a summer tradition in Milwaukee. While the activities my differ a little at each fest, they all do have a few things in common - a lot of happy people, usually a lot of sunshine, and a lot of neighborhood fun.

Zeppelin takes to Milwaukee Skies
Only one of only two Zeppelins in the world, this magnificent airship is making a historic stop in Milwaukee as part of the Farmers Airship Covering Communities Tour -- a six-month journey which will take the world’s largest airship to 24 cities across the United States and back. The airship will remain in Milwaukee until July 11.

Throw the Perfect Packers Super Bowl Party
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Great Circus Parade Festival
A look at Milwaukee's Great Circus Parade Festival, celebrated each year on the lakefront.

Bead & Button Show
An eight-day extravaganza of jewelry-making classes and shopping opportunities held annually at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Inauguration Events
January 20, 2009 will be an historic day as our country inaugurates its first black president. Celebrate with the rest of Milwaukee at one of the Inauguration Day events.

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